THE North-East was a key area in the Brexit vote.

Here is how people from town's and cities across the region have been reacting on Twitter to the news that Britain is coming out of the EU.

DARLINGTON

The Northern Echo: NICE VIEW: The view of Darlington town centre from the Business Growth Hub		Picture: CHRIS BOOTH (11912513)

MIDDLESBROUGH

The Northern Echo: TO BOLDLY GLOW: An illuminated Transporter Bridge during last night's LightMiddlesbrough event

DURHAM

The Northern Echo: Durham Castle

HARTLEPOOL

The Northern Echo: LONG-TERM LIFT FOR TOWN: Above, Hartlepool Marina. All the Tall Ships must be at Hartlepool Quays by noon on Saturday

SUNDERLAND

The Northern Echo: Thousands of runners take part in the Great North 10km run held in Sunderland for the second consecutive year.  Starting at the Wearmouth Bridge, looping around the Winter Gardens and down to Roker Park before the finish at the Stadium of Light.